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AD54 MRV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,347 mi
Last recorded131,347 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 MRV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 131,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 131,265 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 126,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm cutting out bad (5.2.3 (e))

engine smoke / o/s/f tyre 3mm wearing on edges

front tyres perishing / oil leaks / o/s/f outer sill very weak / both front springs corroding / spare tyre flat

Pass 4 Dec 2018 119,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s/f spring corroding / nail in n/s/r tyre / o/s/r tyre perishing

slight engine smoke

Fail 4 Dec 2018 119,203 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x splitting (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively splitting (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s/f spring corroding / nail in n/s/r tyre / o/s/r tyre perishing

slight engine smoke

Pass 12 Dec 2017 112,445 miles

slight corrosion on coil springs / front brake discs pitting / under cover fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2017 112,445 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion on coil springs / front brake discs pitting / under cover fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2016 104,448 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm

slight engine smoke / pitting on o/s/f disc / under cover fitted / fuel filler pipe perrishing bad

Fail 6 Dec 2016 104,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poss bulb fitting (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre 3mm

slight engine smoke / pitting on o/s/f disc / under cover fitted / fuel filler pipe perrishing bad

Pass 30 Nov 2015 94,861 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED / SLIGHT PITTING ON O/S/F DISC

Fail 30 Nov 2015 94,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

UNDER TRAY FITTED / SLIGHT PITTING ON O/S/F DISC

Pass 10 Dec 2014 85,949 miles

OIL LEAKS / WHEEL COVERS FITTED / UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 10 Dec 2014 85,949 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT / N/S/R TYRE CUTTING OUT ON EDGES

OIL LEAKS / WHEEL COVERS FITTED / UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 4 Dec 2013 77,651 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 77,651 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 71,567 miles

REAR BOX STRAP / ENGINE LIGHT ON

Pass 13 Jul 2011 67,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 67,878 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 57,443 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 42,141 miles

child seat fitted

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 25 Jan 2008 31,092 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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AD54 MRV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD54 MRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD54 MRV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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